El Tambo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
El tambo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 0.516 N,4 58.324 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.008600
  • Longitude: -4.972067
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EL TAMBO
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 93.3 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1412
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1977
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source aerial photography or satellite imagery
Markers N CARD, Q - NE, S CARD Q(6)+LFL 15S - S
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 1980

Surveying Details

H439/77 12.7.77 H439/77 12.7.77 SITTING UPRIGHT, PART OF HULL AND ALL UPPERWORKS SHOWN CLEARLY AT ABOUT MID-TIDE. (AIR PHOTO-VIEW FOLIO 1H DTD 20.5.77, HMS HERALD). 12.7.77 12.7.77 STRANDED AT ADMIRALTY OUTER MOORING BUOY, LYING SSW 400FT. VISIBLE ALL STATES TIDE. ABANDONED & UNLIT (FISHGUARD HM/SNM TELECON). INS AS ST CENTRED ON 520029.5N,045815.5W ON BRG 202/022DEGS, LENGTH 400FT. - NM 1745/77. 7.9.77 7.9.77 STILL LYING IN ABOVE POSN & LIKELY TO BE ABANDONED BY OWNERS TO FISHGUARD HARBOUR AUTHORITY. (LL, 6.9.77). 26.10.77 26.10.77 SALVAGE CLAIMS SETTLED. REFLOATING OPERATION TO BEGIN 17.10.77. VESSEL WILL BE TOWED TO REPAIR YARD IN ITALY. EXPERTS ESTIMATE WILL BE BACK IN SERVICE WITHIN A YEAR. (LL, 15.10.77). 25.11.77 25.11.77 HAS SETTLED 10FT IN MUD. SALVAGE CONTRACT AWARDED. (LL, 25.11.77). 4.1.78 4.1.78 SALVAGE WORK HAS BEEN IN HAND FOR 3MONTHS. PREPARATORY WORK FOR REFLOATING WILL SOON BE COMPLETE. (LL, 4.1.78). H4732/72 22.3.78 H4732/72 22.3.78 EXPECTED TO BE LIFTED SHORTLY. NCA YET. (FISHGUARD HM, LTR DTD 16.3.78). 21.12.78 21.12.78 STILL LYING AT FISHGUARD. ABANDONED BY OWNERS. (LL, 21.12.78). H5001/72 17.4.79 H5001/72 17.4.79 TURNED ON ITS SIDE DURING LAST SALVAGE ATTEMPT AND NOW FULLY SUBMERGED AT HW. (FISHGUARD HM & LL, 20.3.79). MARKED BY R CAN BUOY, QKFLR, RAREFL, 300FT N, GREEN CONL, QKFLG, 300FT S. BOTH MARKED 'EL TAMBO'. (TH SWANSEA, TELECON). - NM1036/79 H5001/72 22.5.79 H5001/72 22.5.79 S BUOY REPD AS G CONL, QKFLG. (TH SWANSEA, TELECON 16.5.79). 570 MTRS FROM N B'WTR LT. BR STD. (BR FISHGUARD, HN DTD 1.6.79). 19.10.79 19.10.79 RISDON BEAZLEY (MARINE) CONTRACTED TO REMOVE WK COMPLETELY BEFORE MAR '80. (F HINDS). H5001/72 26.10.79 H5001/72 SALVAGE HELD UP. TWO BOATS DIVERTED ELSEWHERE. STILL HOPES TO COMPLETE BY END OF THE YEAR. (LL, 26.10.79). H5001/72 27.11.79 H5001/72 27.11.79 SALVAGE OPS COMMENCED. WK TO BE CUT INTO FOUR SECTIONS AND REMOVED BY BARGE. (LL, 15.11.79). H5001/72 22.1.80 H5001/72 22.1.80 SALVAGE OPS UNSUCCESSFUL SO FAR. FURTHER ATTEMPT TO BE MADE LATER THIS YEAR. (LL, 15.1.80). H5001/72 25.3.80 H5001/72 25.3.80 BUOYS AMENDED TO N CARD Q & S CARD Q(6)+LFL 15S. (TH SWANSEA TLX, 10.3.80). - NM 817/80. H5001/72 17.4.80 H5001/72 17.4.80 SALVAGE OPS BEING CONDUCTED BY MV SEAFORD. S HARBOUR APPROACH OBSTRUCTED. (MRSC MILFORD HAVEN, 3.4.80). NCA. H5001/72 9.7.80 H5001/72 9.7.80 WK BEING CUT INTO PIECES UP TO 400 TONNES. TWO PORTIONS PLACED ONSHORE AT FISHGUARD. REQUEST MADE FOR PERMISSION FROM DTI FOR REMAINDER TO BE DUMPED IN 108DEGS (T), 1.5C FROM PEN ANGLAS PT. (RISDON BEASLEY MARINE LTD, 4.7.80). NCA YET. H5001/72 1.10.80 H5001/72 1.10.80 WRECK CUT INTO 5 LARGE PIECES AND LANDED ON SPARE GROUND NEAR FISHGUARD BREAKWATER. WILL BE FURTHER CUT AND SENT FOR SCRAPPING. BUOYS DISCONTINUED. (LL 27.9.80, TH SWANSEA TLX DTD 30.9/80).

Circumstances of loss

8.2.77 BUILT IN 1961 BY WERFT NOBISKRUG, RENDSBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CUGADO SHIPPING CO. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GREENORE, IRELAND FOR TRIPOLI. SUFFERED ENGINE ROOM FIRE OFF THE SOUTH BISHOP LIGHT ON 8.2.77. CREW RECOVERED BY BOATS FROM M RO-RO AVALON. FIRE EXTINGUISHED BY FIRE-FIGHTERS AND VESSEL TOWED INTO FISHGUARD HARBOUR ON 9.2.77. OF THE CARGO OF 917 LIVE CATTLE ONLY ONE HAD DIED. FOUR DAYS LATER THE CATTLE WERE TRANFERRED TO TWO DURTH VESSELS. DURING THE AFTERNOON OF 27.3 TOOK ON A SEVERE LIST, FELL ON HER SIDE AND SANK IN 10MTRS. LAY AT FISHGUARD FOR 3 YEARS THEN CUT UP FOR SCRAP. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the EL TAMBO wreck located?

The EL TAMBO wreck is located at coordinates 52 0.516 N,4 58.324 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EL TAMBO?

The seabed around the EL TAMBO lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the EL TAMBO sink?

The EL TAMBO sank on Mar 27, 1977.

When was the wreck of the EL TAMBO discovered?

The wreck of the EL TAMBO was discovered in 1977.

What country did the EL TAMBO belong to?

The EL TAMBO belonged to PA.

What cargo was the EL TAMBO carrying?

The EL TAMBO was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the EL TAMBO?

The EL TAMBO had a tonnage of 1412 tons.

What type of wreck is the EL TAMBO?

The EL TAMBO is classified as a bulk carrier.

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